Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010

Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S800c and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S800c was announced 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S800c scores versus the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung PL200
S800c | PL200 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon S800c
PL200 | S800c |
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Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung PL200
S800c | PL200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S800c and Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c versus the PL200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and PL200.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer S800c is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S800c vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-02-04 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 819k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 184g (0.41 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 140 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $290 | $0 |